Atty. Jonathon M. Morrison
A senior partner and Best Lawyers® honoree, Jonathon Morrison’s practice is focused on tax, business and estate planning for clients with large or complex estates. He is licensed in both Arizona and California and is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law in California.
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 19+ Years Experience
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About Jonathon M. Morrison at a Glance
Jonathon M. Morrison is a family law and business attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in California (2007) and Arizona (2015). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2007) and The University of Arizona (B.S., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathon M. Morrison
- A senior partner and Best Lawyers® honoree, Jonathon Morrison’s practice is focused on tax, business and estate planning for clients with large or complex estates
- He is licensed in both Arizona and California and is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law in California
- After a decade practicing with preeminent estate planning law firms in Silicon Valley, Jonathon gained a mastery of virtually every estate and tax planning strategy in existence
- With his unique background, Jonathon enjoys a reputation for developing advanced estate planning solutions for high income and high net worth clients whose objectives include income tax and estate tax minimization, charitable and philanthropic giving, business exit and succession planning, and asset protection
- A Forbes contributor, Jonathon is widely viewed as a thought leader and innovator in estate planning and related tax strategies
- Jonathon is also a frequent speaker and nationally recognized authority with respect to a specific type of charitable vehicle: the “charitable lead annuity trust” (CLAT)
- Jonathon is frequently engaged by clients, advisors and attorneys around the country to implement and provide advice with respect to CLAT planning
- Jonathon Morrison is a planning pioneer and published author concerning the use of the “optimized CLAT” (OCLAT) strategy, which further optimizes for the philanthropic contributor the tax and economic benefits of a charitable lead annuity trust
- Read "The Optimized CLAT," co-authored by Jonathon Morrison, in the September 2020 issue of Estate Planning
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Jonathon M. Morrison's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathon M. Morrison handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Family Law in Phoenix
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Business & Corporate Law in Phoenix
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Jonathon M. Morrison
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathon M. Morrison's practice in the field of family law and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathon M. Morrison brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Arizona, Jonathon M. Morrison can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and business, Jonathon M. Morrison can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Jonathon M. Morrison attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathon M. Morrison Handles in Phoenix
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